Daylight Savings Time Changes in Romania 🇷🇴 (1979)
| Country: | Romania |
| Capital: | Bucharest |
| Abbreviations: | RO, ROU |
| IANA Time Zones: | 1 |
| Dial Code: | +40 |
Daylight Savings Time Schedule and Information
Before
23
:
59
After
01
:
00
26 MAY
26 May 1979 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Saturday, 26 May 1979, 23:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Saturday, 26 May 1979, 01:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 26 May 1979 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Before
23
:
59
After
23
:
00
29 SEP
29 Sep 1979 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Saturday, 29 September 1979, 23:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Saturday, 29 September 1979, 23:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 29 Sep 1979 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Counties in Romania (1979)
| County | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Alba County | 26 May 1979 | 29 Sep 1979 |
| Arad County | 26 May 1979 | 29 Sep 1979 |
| Arges | 26 May 1979 | 29 Sep 1979 |
| Bacău County | 26 May 1979 | 29 Sep 1979 |
| Bihor County | 26 May 1979 | 29 Sep 1979 |
| Bistrița-Năsăud County | 26 May 1979 | 29 Sep 1979 |
| Botoșani County | 26 May 1979 | 29 Sep 1979 |
| Brăila County | 26 May 1979 | 29 Sep 1979 |
| Brașov County | 26 May 1979 | 29 Sep 1979 |
| București | 26 May 1979 | 29 Sep 1979 |
| Buzău County | 26 May 1979 | 29 Sep 1979 |
| Călărași County | 26 May 1979 | 29 Sep 1979 |
| Caraș-Severin County | 26 May 1979 | 29 Sep 1979 |
| Cluj County | 26 May 1979 | 29 Sep 1979 |
| Constanța County | 26 May 1979 | 29 Sep 1979 |
| Covasna County | 26 May 1979 | 29 Sep 1979 |
| Dâmbovița County | 26 May 1979 | 29 Sep 1979 |
| Dolj | 26 May 1979 | 29 Sep 1979 |
| Galați County | 26 May 1979 | 29 Sep 1979 |
| Giurgiu County | 26 May 1979 | 29 Sep 1979 |
| Gorj County | 26 May 1979 | 29 Sep 1979 |
| Harghita County | 26 May 1979 | 29 Sep 1979 |
| Hunedoara County | 26 May 1979 | 29 Sep 1979 |
| Ialomița County | 26 May 1979 | 29 Sep 1979 |
| Iași County | 26 May 1979 | 29 Sep 1979 |
| Ilfov | 26 May 1979 | 29 Sep 1979 |
| Maramureş | 26 May 1979 | 29 Sep 1979 |
| Mehedinți County | 26 May 1979 | 29 Sep 1979 |
| Mureș County | 26 May 1979 | 29 Sep 1979 |
| Neamț County | 26 May 1979 | 29 Sep 1979 |
| Olt | 26 May 1979 | 29 Sep 1979 |
| Prahova | 26 May 1979 | 29 Sep 1979 |
| Sălaj County | 26 May 1979 | 29 Sep 1979 |
| Satu Mare County | 26 May 1979 | 29 Sep 1979 |
| Sibiu County | 26 May 1979 | 29 Sep 1979 |
| Suceava | 26 May 1979 | 29 Sep 1979 |
| Teleorman County | 26 May 1979 | 29 Sep 1979 |
| Timiș County | 26 May 1979 | 29 Sep 1979 |
| Tulcea County | 26 May 1979 | 29 Sep 1979 |
| Vâlcea County | 26 May 1979 | 29 Sep 1979 |
| Vaslui County | 26 May 1979 | 29 Sep 1979 |
| Vrancea | 26 May 1979 | 29 Sep 1979 |
DST Changes Summary for Romania
| Date | Year | Change | Time | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Mar | 2025 | Forward 1 hour | 02:59 ➜ 04:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 26 Oct | 2025 | Back 1 hour | 03:59 ➜ 03:00 | Daylight Saving End |
| 29 Mar | 2026 | Forward 1 hour | 02:59 ➜ 04:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 25 Oct | 2026 | Back 1 hour | 03:59 ➜ 03:00 | Daylight Saving End |
| 28 Mar | 2027 | Forward 1 hour | 02:59 ➜ 04:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 31 Oct | 2027 | Back 1 hour | 03:59 ➜ 03:00 | Daylight Saving End |
| 26 Mar | 2028 | Forward 1 hour | 02:59 ➜ 04:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 29 Oct | 2028 | Back 1 hour | 03:59 ➜ 03:00 | Daylight Saving End |
| 25 Mar | 2029 | Forward 1 hour | 02:59 ➜ 04:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 28 Oct | 2029 | Back 1 hour | 03:59 ➜ 03:00 | Daylight Saving End |
| 31 Mar | 2030 | Forward 1 hour | 02:59 ➜ 04:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 27 Oct | 2030 | Back 1 hour | 03:59 ➜ 03:00 | Daylight Saving End |
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Common Questions about Daylight Savings Time Changes in Romania
Does Romania use Daylight Saving Time in 1979?
Yes, Romania observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1979 calendar year. The country follows the practice of shifting clocks to better align waking hours with the available evening sunlight during the spring and summer months.
When do the clocks change next in Romania?
The next scheduled time transition in Romania will take place on Saturday, 26 May 1979. At 23:59 local time, clocks will be turned forward by 1 hour. This specific change marks the transition to daylight saving time starts.
Does all of Romania follow the same time change schedule?
Yes, Romania follows a single, unified schedule. Every county across the country transitions to and from Daylight Saving Time at the exact same moment, ensuring a consistent time standard nationwide.
How will the next transition affect the day in Romania?
Following the shift on 26 May 1979, you will notice that there is more light in the evening compared to the day before. While the transition may temporarily disrupt sleep patterns, the primary goal of this forward shift is to maximize usable daylight for the population.